heating MITSUBISHI L200 2014 (in English) User Guide

Operation under adverse drivingconditions E00801702762
If your vehicle becomes stuck in sand,
mud or snow
If the vehicle becomes stuck in snow, sand, or
mud, it can often be moved with a rocking motion.
Move the selector lever alternately between the
Sport Mode and “R” (REVERSE) position (with
manual transmission, between 1 st
and Reverse),
while applying slight pressure to the accelerator ped-
al.
Avoid racing the engine or spinning the wheels. Pro-
longed efforts to free a stuck vehicle may result in
overheating and transmission failure. Allow the en-
gine to idle for a few minutes to let the transmis-
sion cool between rocking attempts.
If the vehicle remains stuck after several rocking at-
tempts, seek other assistance.WARNINGl When attempting to rock your vehicle out
of a stuck position, be sure that the area
around the vehicle is clear of people and
physical objects. The rocking motion may
cause the vehicle to suddenly launch for-
ward or backward, causing injury or dam-
age to nearby people or objects.
On 2WD vehicles, it is recommended to start the ve-
hicle with parking brake partially, but not complete-
ly, applied by slightly pulling the parking brake lev-
er.
After the vehicle has become free, do not forget to
release the parking brake.
NOTE
l Depress the accelerator pedal gradually when
starting the vehicle.
On a flooded road l Avoid flooded roads. Water could enter the
brake discs, resulting in temporarily ineffec-
tive brakes. In such cases, lightly depress the
brake pedal to see if the brakes operate prop-
erly. If they do not, lightly depress the pedal
several times while driving in order to dry
the brake pads.
l When driving in rain or on a road with many
puddles a layer of water may form between
the tyres and the road surface.
This reduces a tyre’s frictional resistance on
the road, resulting in loss of steering stability
and braking capability.

To cope with this, observe the following items: (a)Drive your vehicle at slow speed. (b)Do not drive on worn tyres. Always
maintain the specified tyre inflation
pressures.
On a snow-covered or frozen road
l When driving on a snow-covered or frozen
road, it is recommended that you use snow
tyres or tyre chains.
Refer to the “Snow tyres” and “Tyre chains”
sections.
l Avoid high-speed operation, sudden acceler-
ation, abrupt brake application and sharp cor-
nering.
l Depressing the brake pedal during travel on
snowy or icy roads may cause tyre slippage
and skidding. When traction between the
tyres and the road is reduced the wheels may
skid and the vehicle cannot readily be
brought to a stop by conventional braking
techniques. Braking will differ, depending
upon whether you have anti-lock brake sys-
tem (ABS). If you do have ABS, brake by
pressing the brake system pedal hard, and
keeping it pressed. If you do not have ABS,
pump the brake pedal with short rapid jabs,
each time fully applying and fully releasing
for greatest effect.
l Allow extra distance between your vehicle
and the vehicle in front of you, and avoid sud-
den braking.
l Accumulation of ice on the braking system
can cause the wheels to lock. Pull away from
a standstill slowly after confirming safety
around the vehicle.CAUTIONl Do not press the accelerator pedal rapid-
ly. If the wheels break free of the ice, the
vehicle could suddenly start moving and
possibly cause an accident.
On a bumpy or rutted road
l Drive as slow as possible when driving on
bumpy or rutted roads.
For emergencies
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The catalytic converter itself gets hot quickly, and
may be damaged if overheated. The following
points should be noted in order to prevent the igni-
tion of unburned fuel within the catalytic converter.
l Do not drive with an extremely low fuel lev-
el; running out of fuel could cause damage to
the catalytic converter.
l Do not switch OFF the ignition switch while
driving.
l Do not attempt to start the engine by pushing
the vehicle. If the battery is weak or dis-
charged, use another battery to start the en-
gine.
l Do not idle the engine for prolonged periods
during very rough idle or malfunctioning op-
erating conditions.
l Do not race the engine when turning off the
ignition switch. This will cause the catalytic
converter to be damaged due to contact with
unburnt fuel.
l Stop driving the vehicle if you think the per-
formance is noticeably low, or if the engine
has a malfunction such as with the ignition,
etc.
If it is impractical to stop driving immediate-
ly, reduce the speed and drive for only a
short time. We recommend you to have your
vehicle inspected as soon as possible.
l In unusual situations involving major engine
problems, a burnt smell may indicate severe
and abnormal catalyst overheating.
If this occurs, the vehicle should be stopped
in a safe place, the engine switched off and
the vehicle allowed to cool. Once the engine
is cool, a service, including a tune-up to man-
ufacturer’s specifications, should be obtained
immediately.Bonnet E01000302281
To open
Pull the release lever towards you to unlock the bon-
net.Raise the bonnet while pressing the safety lock.
NOTE
l Only open the bonnet when the wipers are in
the parked position. Failure to do so may
cause damage to the bonnet, wiper arms or
front windscreen.
Support the bonnet by inserting the support bar in
its slot.
Maintenance
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Hinges and latches lubrication
Check all latches and hinges, and lubricate if neces-
sary by first cleaning and then applying multipur-
pose grease.For cold and snowy weather E01002800257
Ventilation slots
The ventilation slots in front of the windscreen
should be kept clear of leaves or brushed clear after
heavy snowfall, so that the operation of the heating
and ventilation systems will not be impaired.
Weatherstripping
To prevent freezing of the weatherstripping on the
doors, bonnet, etc., they should be treated with sili-
cone grease or spray.
Additional equipment
It is a good idea to carry a shovel or a short-han-
dled spade in the vehicle during the winter so that
you can clear away snow if you get stranded. A
small hand-brush for sweeping snow off the vehi-
cle and a plastic scraper for the windscreen and
rear window are also useful.Fusible links E01002900030
The fusible links will melt to prevent a fire if a
large current attempts to flow through certain elec-
trical systems.
In case of a melted fusible link, we recommend
you to have your vehicle inspected.
Maintenance
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Switch 1-08
Electrical system 9-16
Electronic immobilizer (Anti-theft starting sys-
tem) 1-03
Emergency starting 6-02
Engine specifications 9-14
Engine
Coolant 8-06,9-21
Number 9-02
Oil 8-04,9-21
Overheating 6-04
Specifications 9-14
Used engine oils safety instructions and disposal in-
formation 05
Water temperature gauge 3-05 Error codes 5-43
Exterior and interior lamp operation 8-18
FFirst-aid kit and warning triangle band for secur-
ing 5-81
Floor console box 5-77
Fluid
Automatic transmission fluid

8-07,9-21
Brake fluid 8-08,9-21
Clutch fluid 8-09,9-21
Engine coolant 8-06,9-21
Power steering fluid 8-09,9-21
Washer fluid 8-08,9-21 For cold and snowy weather 8-19
Front console box 5-77
Front fog lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Indication lamp 3-07
Replacement 8-28
Switch 3-34 Front room lamp
Bulb capacity 8-25 Replacement 8-32
Front seat 2-03
Front turn-signal lamps
Bulb capacity

8-24
Replacement 8-27 Fuel consumption 9-19
Fuel
Filling the fuel tank 02
Fuel filter indication lamp 3-07
Fuel gauge 3-04
Fuel selection 02
Low fuel warning lamp 3-04
Modification/alterations to the electrical or fuel sys-
tems 04
Tank capacity 02 Fuses 8-20
Fusible links 8-19
G Gauges 3-02
General maintenance

8-18
General vehicle data 9-03
Genuine parts 05
Glove box 5-77
Glove box lamp
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-33
H Handling of compact discs 5-49
Hazard warning flasher switch 3-34
Hazard warning indication lamps

3-07
Head restraints 2-08
Headlamp levelling switch 3-32
Headlamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Headlamp flasher 3-31 Replacement 8-25
Switch 3-30
Washer switch 3-39
Heated mirror 4-10
Heated seats 2-06
Heater 5-03
High-mounted stop lamp
Bulb capacity

8-24
Replacement 8-31 Hinges and latches lubrication 8-19
Hooks
Coat hook 5-81
Convenient hook 5-81 Horn switch 3-40
I If the vehicle breaks down 6-02
Ignition switch 4-10
Indication and warning lamps

3-06
Indication lamps 3-07
Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Inspection and maintenance following rough road
operation 4-36
Installation of accessories 04
Instruments 3-02
Interior lamps 5-74
J Jack handle 6-12
Storage 6-07 Jacking up the vehicle

6-13
Jack
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K
Keyless entry system 1-04
Keys 1-02
LLabeling 9-02
Lamp monitor buzzer
3-31
Lamps (headlamps, fog lamp, etc.) auto-cutout
function 3-31
Leakage (Fuel, engine coolant, oil and exhaust
gas) 8-18
Licence plate lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-31 Limited-slip differential (LSD) 4-38
Link System 5-52
Low fuel warning lamp 3-04
Lubricants 9-21
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 5-13
MManual transmission 4-14
Oil 9-21 Manual window control 1-08
Mirror
Inside rear-view mirror 4-08
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-09
Vanity mirror 5-71 Modification/alterations

to the electrical or fuel sys-
tems 04
OOdometer 3-03 Oil
Differential oil
9-21
Engine oil 8-04,9-21
Manual transmission fluid 9-21
Transfer oil 9-21 Operation under adverse driving conditions 6-24
Other specifications 9-18
Outside rear-view mirrors 4-09
Overheating 6-04
P Parking 4-07
Parking brake 4-06
Parking brake lever stroke

8-16
Personal lamps 5-75
Replacement 8-32 Position lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-27 Power steering
Fluid 8-09,9-21
System 4-42 Precautions to observe when using wipers and
washers 3-39
Pregnant women restraint 2-12
Puncture (Tyre changing) 6-17
R Radio
LW/MW/FM electronic tuning radio with CD play-
er 5-13 Rear combination lamps
Bulb capacity

8-24
Replacement 8-30 Rear differential lock 4-30
Rear fog lamp
Bulb capacity 8-24 Indication lamp 3-07
Replacement

8-29
Switch 3-35 Rear room lamp 5-74
Bulb capacity 8-25
Replacement 8-32 Rear seat 2-07
Rear side/quarter window 1-12
Rear turn-signal lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30 Rear window demister switch 3-39
Rear-view mirror
Inside 4-08
Outside 4-09 Refill capacities 9-21
Removal of water from the fuel filter 6-06
Replacement of lamp bulbs 8-23
Reversing lamps
Bulb capacity 8-24
Replacement 8-30 Room lamp 5-74,5-75
Running-in recommendations 4-04
S Safe driving techniques 4-03
Seat belt 2-09
Adjustable seat belt anchor

2-11
Child restraint 2-13
Inspection 2-26
Pregnant women restraint 2-12
Pretensioner 2-12
Seat belt reminder/warning lamp 2-11 Seat
Adjustment 2-03
Armrest (Double cab) 2-07
Front seat 2-03
Head restraints 2-08 Alphabetical index

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